As far as I know the 208 didn't have a safety. I had and early 208 that didn't have one. If I recall later in the 80's a safety was required so they could be imported, it was a knob projecting out of the rear of the slide.

What do you mean reversed? Right side instead of Left side? Or up actuation instead of down?

If your Hammerli was purchased in Switzerland in the '60s it most likely is a 207. It had a left side mounted thumb safety. It can be removed and a wood filler installed under the grip. Donot try to reinstall it on the right side.

OK, The pistol was purchased in Switzerland in the 60's by a left handed shooter. As such the pistol is set up for a left handed shooter. If you are holding the pistol the safety is on the right hand side.I purchased a set of right hand grips from Roco Systems. Before I take the Dremel to the grips I figured I'd ask about the safety. I could try shooting left handed, for the challenge.